The Tata Safari 2.2L Technical / Problems Thread

This is a discussion on The Tata Safari 2.2L Technical / Problems Thread within Technical Stuff, part of the Under the Hood category; How did I miss the note on the ABS! Classic! This should definitely go to the jokes thread!
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Just returned from Concorde Motors, Mysore Road, with the clutch pressure gauge being used to check the clutch force/leverage. It read 14.4. And yes, as confirmed by other members here, anything beyond 18 qualifies for a clutch assembly change.
On casting my displeasure on the way in which the reading is generated, ie. with a sudden pressure applied all the way to the bottom of the clutch, i was then told to operate it, in my own way, (ie. gradually apply pressure on the clutch pedal, when the resistance is felt somewhere in between the clutch travel) on other Safari's in the service bay . They felt nearly the same, and i have come to accept it as "normal". Will take a second opinion anyways, at my regular place of service, sometime in future.

I can hear engine noise more prominently once I cross ~2000 rpm/100 kmph.This is especially very audible when all the windows are rolled up.The engine sounds strained once I cross 100 kpmh.I know it's a diesel and it's supposed to make noise ,but just wanted to know if this threshold remains for others as well.

All the other indicators are ok i.e. mileage,no smoke,acceleration etc.

Got my safari back after 30k service, I had complained about the difficulty in operating the air circulation mode switch, I don't know what they did, but now it is relatively easier to operate across all modes.
Another thing I noticed is the clutch pedal is now very light when compared to it's condition pror to service.

@lodhra: A small crack on the windshield is not something to worry about, unless the crack increases gradually over a period of time. You could take the car in to Windshield Experts for an opinion, and they sometimes repair such cracks with an epoxy-based compound, preventing the crack from expanding further.

Not sure about the "plastic-like noise" that you report. Could be because of a nylon / rubber bush related to the steering or suspension components. It could also be due to a badly fitted engine/sump guard, which rubs somewhere when going over rough roads.

I can hear engine noise more prominently once I cross ~2000 rpm/100 kmph.

Are you sure it is engine noise that you are hearing? Given its wonderful aerodynamics Safari is prone to a lot of 'wind noise' (which translates to cabin noise with windows rolled up) at speeds on the higher side of 100 kmph.